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VicChic20

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  1. Dreading Micro!

    VicChic20 replied to beautyandbrains's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was nervous about taking Microbiology, too. It seemed daunting, but it's actually not as bad as I thought! It's actually more interesting and fun. The types of labs we participate in is fun. I feel...

  2. now that it was mentioned..

    VicChic20 replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Absolutely, you can make being a CNA as a career choice. It's livable pay and its rewarding. The challenges and unexpected situations that arise while being a CNA is fun. Don't let anyone discourage...

  3. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    VicChic20 replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working the night shift is no walk in the park. It takes a lot of time and effort to adjust and create a routine that is do-able. I've worked it for 5 and a half years now at a nursing home. Took me...

  4. Feeling like I'm a bad CNA constantly...

    VicChic20 replied to OpinionatedCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It may feel too stressful and frustrating right now,because you're pretty brand new and just haven't gotten your feet all wet yet. You'll start getting used to the expectations of what residents need...

  5. How do you find support while you're still applying to nursing school?

    VicChic20 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can always talk to a counselor/therapist to get support from. You can join a group or a club at the school you're at to meet new

  6. POLL ---Can a teacher give a group grade, but YOU a different grade from the group?

    VicChic20 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The teacher can absolutely give individual grades for a group project. Each member of a group is responsible for the group assignment and their tasks to complete it. Some groups assign roles for each...

  7. Going back to nursing school after accounting degree

    VicChic20 replied to marissapage93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the transition between now and nursing school will not be a big obstacle for you since you are already obtaining a degree and have gone through the studies and workload. You'll be prepared for...

  8. Meet Miss Colorado 2015 (Kelley Johnson) - The Nurse Behind the Stethoscope

    VicChic20 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a great way to revitalize the nurses as a whole and as a team of professionals going out there and giving the best care and attention that patients deserve. I respect anyone who brings...

  9. Why?

    VicChic20 replied to stayc615's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wanted to help others, and having a job to do that was why I became a CNA first. Secondly, I wanted to be a nurse all throughout high school. I figured out I simply couldn't just get into a nursing...

  10. Honest Questions with Honest Answers

    VicChic20 replied to IcU2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at a nursing home for the last 5 years. Nursing homes are my only experience as far as facilities go, and I've been on night shift too. I personally enjoy working at nursing homes, it can get...

  11. Falsely accused of verbal abuse

    VicChic20 replied to johnny6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When the time comes, just tell the truth on what happened and who said what. Don't blame someone else or take your frustration out on others. Be honest when you are in the meeting for the...

  12. First real CNA job tomorrow and so nervous!!!!

    VicChic20 replied to mdiada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, take 5 deep breaths and let out that anxiety. It is normal to feel nervous going into any new job because you're walking into an envirionment you're not used to and it feels foreign. When I was...

  13. Should I load up my schedule to finish earlier?

    VicChic20 replied to estoque's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am all for trying to get everything done as fast as possible, however will you be making school your first priority? If so, I don't think maintaining that 3.8 GPA would be hard. If it's that...

  14. 9/21 This week in PreRN I learned....

    VicChic20 replied to ladysushi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This week: I am slowly enjoying Microbiology. The professor I have is so energetic, passionate and relatable in the content. I learned that microorganisms control us. In everything that we do. And...

  15. Low overall GPA, High science GPA & TEAS score

    VicChic20 replied to muyekawa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, it seems like a 3.3 GPA would be a great standing for a nursing program, but because it's so demanding of a major its gotta be competitive I guess. Sounds like you have a knack for the...

  16. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    VicChic20 replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is essential to be able to unite at a group of professionals. We are in a profession where it can be hard work and time consuming, but it is also so rewarding. I am not a nurse yet, but...

  17. My gpa is a 3.14

    VicChic20 replied to Enrique22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try looking up the recommended GPA for the school you're applying to. I would try to get the best GPA that you can, and good luck in your

  18. CNA pre-admissions test?

    VicChic20 replied to Godislove11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I never had a pre-admissions test for the CNA program I had. I got my training through my high school. I signed up to take a CNA course during my senior year of high school where I left half the day...

  19. Wage for STNA or CNA

    VicChic20 replied to obringers's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My hourly wage is 12.75/hr and I reside in a nursing home with

  20. At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

    VicChic20 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's not unprofessional to bring up your hourly wage, because you're hired already and should be informed of this information. It sounds like the place is a bit out of the loop as far as informing new...

  21. Taking vitals - what to do when you can't feel radial pulse?

    VicChic20 replied to newuser321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would try to find the pulse is different areas of the wrist if you can't find one at first. Sometimes their radial pulses are in weird spots than others. Just keep trying and don't let outside...

  22. Career Change & Telling Your Boss

    VicChic20 replied to fyrephish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a similar situation, too. I am currently waiting to hear back from an LPN nursing program for the January class, and my plan is if I get accepted, I'll tell my boss by December that I need to...

  23. Tips on Interview for Nursing Program

    VicChic20 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone, I am currently in the middle of trying to get into an LPN Nursing Program that begins in January. I am so excited that everything has been handed in for prerequisites on time and I...

  24. Why is it so hard to get A's?

    VicChic20 replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that you are doing well in your first semester. You seem to have the study skills to improve when need be for example that quiz grade you got. I also believe in balance too. I am all for...

  25. Scrubs with mis-matched colours

    VicChic20 replied to zcewaunt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recommend asking the teachers about what kinds of colors to wear. At my workplace, we can wear any colored uniform and graphics, too. As long as they look reasonably